Nuwer explores the forces currently driving demand for animals and their parts; the toll that demand is extracting on species across the planet; and the conservationists, rangers, and activists who believe it is not too late to stop the impending extinctions.
Everything a new parent needs to know about looking after baby.
This practical journal provides a place to record your experiences, your memories and to track your baby's development.
One issue dominates the lives of many new parents, sleep. Why won't their baby sleep? What is the best position to put him down in, and is swaddling the answer? Are monitors or even dummies a good idea? What about the mother's need for sleep or the father, and the rest of the family? And how does the situation change when the baby is older, say three to six months, or coming up for a year? What are the sleep needs of a toddler, or an older child? And how should parents manage when the whole routine is thrown into the air, because the baby is teething, or has been ill? In this accessible and practical book, Rachel Waddilove gives the answers. In a clear, no-nonsense and straightforward way, she shows parents how to take back control. Babies need to adults need to sleep as well. Her advice will ensure peaceful nights for the entire family.
Focused on the developmental years of toddlers, this guide offers practical advice and insights from an experienced maternity nurse and nanny, Rachel Waddilove. Emphasizing the importance of consistent, loving discipline, the book addresses various aspects of toddler life, providing parents with common-sense strategies. Waddilove's extensive background, including work with high-profile families, lends authority to her approach. The book has received acclaim for its warm and direct communication style, making it a valuable resource for parents navigating this stage.
An experienced maternity nurse and mother offers practical advice on coping with your baby’s first year. Rachel Waddilove has worked for many years as a private maternity nurse; her clients include Gwyneth Paltrow. In this book, she draws on her considerable professional and personal experience to advise young parents on everything they need to know about looking after a baby in its first year. Areas covered include: needs for the nursery, coming home from hospital, breast feeding vs bottle feeding, establishing a routine, sleep, crying, and introducing solid food. In addition to the host of practical information given, Rachel also considers the emotional and social aspects of becoming a parent.Rachel’s down-to-earth style and wealth of experience makes this an essential guide for new parents, expectant parents, and all who want the best care for their children.